Environmental Scientist

About the role

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed transportation project concepts and plans to assess potential impacts on protected species, critical habitats, and other protected areas (e.g., Loess Hills, forested land) as provided for in state, federal, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• Serve as Federal Highway Administration designee for consultation with regulatory agencies.
• Attend meetings and work closely with internal transportation engineers, planners, wetland biologists, cultural resources managers, and NEPA staff to review/minimize/mitigate projects cohesively.
• Cookordination the minimization and mitigation of unavoidable project impacts to protected species, critical habitats, and other sensitive areas.
• Occasional overnight travel required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and/or experience with federal, state, and/or local environmental permitting processes specifically related to endangered species, ESA, MBTA, BGEPA, and/or NEPA.
• Ideal candidate will be a team player and have exceptional oral and written communication, and presentation skills; analytical and creative problem-solving skills; and organizational and note-taking skills.
• Effective leadership and management skills.
• Work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Maintains an attitude of determination and dedication.
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Addresses and listens to others in a respectful manner.
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
• Integrates work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Effective in resource planning, results delivery, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
• Strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
• Able to motivate self and others to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Works well under pressure. Can prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment.
• Works well with others and keeps other team members aware of project and client needs.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, wildlife, or related biological field.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, preferably working on transportation projects.
• Must live within 1 hour Ames, Iowa.

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and note-taking skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Collaborative and inclusive work style.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position primarily involves working in an office environment with computers. Occasional overnight travel may be required.